Sawmill Maintenance Fitter
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Sawmill Maintenance Fitter
We are recruiting a suitably qualified and experienced Fitter for an established sawmilling operation. The successful candidate will report to the Maintenance Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs on plant and ancillary equipment.
- Install new plant and machinery.
- Record completed work accurately on job cards.
- Maintain high housekeeping and safety standards.
- Perform overtime and standby duties as required.
- Assist with training apprentices and semi-skilled artisans.
- Requisition spares and materials.
- Assist with implementing planned maintenance programmes.
Requirements Minimum Requirements
- Matric or NTC 3.
- Fitter and Turner Trade Test with a Red Seal Certificate, or equivalent skills and relevant experience.
- Minimum of 15 years’ experience in a sawmilling environment.
- Wetmill experience will be advantageous.
- Strong experience with hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, conveyors, gearboxes, belt drives and chain drives.
- Experience with frame saws, bandsaws, drum chippers and debarkers.
- Proven welding experience.
- Medically fit and of sober habits.
- Valid Code EB driver’s licence and own transport.
- Willing to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and standby duties.
- Able to speak, read and write English; isiXhosa will be advantageous.
- Preference may be given to suitably qualified applicants from designated groups in accordance with the Employment Equity Act and applicable Employment Equity plans.
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